Chevy Malibu transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $132
- High
- $450
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Malibu transmission control module?
Asking prices from 547 salvage yards in 42 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Chevy Malibu transmission control module
What the transmission control module does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission control module price guide →
Also known asTCMTransmission ComputerTransmission ModuleTCU
Price summary
A used Chevy Malibu transmission control module costs $20 to $450, with a median asking price of $109. Based on 10,176 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2026 (17 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$106
Grade B (good)$126
Grade C (fair)$65
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$4506,128 listings
Grade BStandard used$24–$4053,717 listings
Grade CVisible wear$35–$12036 listings
Grade XUngraded$20–$375295 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$450 | 6,128 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $24–$405 | 3,717 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $35–$120 | 36 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $20–$375 | 295 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$106
Grade B$126
Grade C$65
Ungraded$55
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$450 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Malibu transmission control module is listed
We found priced Chevy Malibu transmission control module listings at 547 salvage yards across 42 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 2,873 listings (28% of the total) from 33 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $56, while Illinois yards ask $170, 204% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2,873 | 33 | $170+56% |
| Texas | 2,824 | 65 | $153+40% |
| Florida | 1,206 | 48 | $99-9% |
| Indiana | 900 | 32 | $101-7% |
| Michigan | 575 | 54 | $152+39% |
| Arizona | 262 | 19 | $56-49% |
| Wisconsin | 211 | 23 | $80-27% |
| Georgia | 192 | 20 | $81-26% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $109 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Malibu transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $109
- Chevy Malibu median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $205–$410
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission control module replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission control module replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Communication, wireless charger (opt K4C), (center console)50 listingsInterchange 2018–2025$190$40 – $232
Communication, telematics (OnStar, opt UE1), (left side cowl)49 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$195$41 – $232
Driver Assist, park assist, (LH rear trunk compartment), w/o automatic park; (rear park assist, opt UD7)48 listingsInterchange 2017–2024$195$125 – $243
Driver Assist, park assist, (LH rear trunk compartment), automatic park (opt UFQ)36 listingsInterchange 2018–2024$99$50 – $232
Air Bag, (below center console), adaptive cruise (opt KSG)27 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$171$20 – $324
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Malibu transmission control module cost by year?
2025928 listingsFits 13 years$139$20 – $32420241,300 listingsFits 13 years$120$30 – $40520231,249 listingsFits 12 years$125$35 – $33520221,399 listingsFits 12 years$125$35 – $3352021726 listingsFits 13 years$99$40 – $33520201,150 listingsFits 13 years$99$25 – $3402019676 listingsFits 11 years$132$30 – $40520181,350 listingsFits 13 years$125$30 – $4052017933 listingsFits 10 years$110$30 – $40520162,031 listingsFits 15 years$125$20 – $4502015600 listingsFits 11 years$56$25 – $321
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Malibu transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Malibu transmission control module are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 63% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $106.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Memory, (seat, mounted below seat), lists at a $51 median, while Theft-Locking, lock, (rear view mirror) commands $195, a 282% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $56, while 2025 tops the table at $139. Parts from 2010–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Malibu sits 19% below the Mercedes S Class ($135), 2% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 25% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission control module: what to check
- Match exact part numbers and software flash codes: Verify hardware numbers and firmware revision suffix letters, as valve body solenoid drivers vary between sub-models.
- Inspect connector pins for fluid wicking: Check harness plug sockets for fluid intrusion, as failing transmission harness seals push ATF into the TCM pins.
- Verify donor axle ratio and tire size match: Ensure donor vehicle axle ratios and tire sizes match to prevent shifting fault codes and limp-mode triggers.
- Confirm internal circuit board casing integrity: Check plastic housings for cracked mounting ears, housing cracks, or rattling components inside the module casing.
- Perform adaptive shift learn routine after install: Clear existing TCM adaptive tables using a scan tool so the module relearns your transmission's clutch pack wear.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Chevy Malibu parts are priced?
01wide ±152%
Side Mirror
$132median
$35$435
02wide ±188%
Tail Light
$108median
$20$425
03wide ±254%
Wheels
$150median
$25$788
04wide ±214%
Axle Shaft
$90median
$30$415
05wide ±143%
Headlight Assembly
$500median
$90$1,522
06wide ±176%
Grille
$210median
$34$775
07wide ±181%
Strut
$75median
$30$302
08wide ±144%
Front Bumper
$325median
$57$995
09wide ±164%
Radiator
$137median
$40$488
10wide ±146%
AC Compressor
$125median
$35$400
11wide ±114%
Engine
$1,232median
$450$3,252
12wide ±94%
Fender
$278median
$60$582
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Malibu transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$135
Malibu$109
$26 diff42,388 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$107
Malibu$109
$2 diff37,879 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$145
Malibu$109
$36 diff34,898 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$100
Malibu$109
$9 diff27,504 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaCorollavsChevyMalibu
Corolla$123
Malibu$109
$14 diff24,694 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF250vsChevyMalibu
F250$190
Malibu$109
$81 diff24,135 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±183%
Acura ILX
$109median
$35$435
Acurawide ±218%
Acura Integra
$125median
$25$569
Chevywide ±281%
Chevy Camaro
$147median
$25$850
Chevywide ±221%
Chevy Colorado
$121median
$25$560
Chevywide ±137%
Chevy Cruze
$139median
$24$405
Chevywide ±195%
Chevy Equinox
$99median
$19$405
Chevywide ±147%
Chevy Impala
$130median
$24$405
Chevywide ±206%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$130median
$25$560
Chevywide ±225%
Chevy Suburban
$120median
$20$560
Chevywide ±225%
Chevy Tahoe
$119median
$24$560
Chevywide ±249%
Chevy Traverse
$101median
$20$523
Chevywide ±230%
Chevy Trax
$100median
$25$485
Common questions
Chevy Malibu transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Chevy Malibu?
The median asking price is $109 across 10,176 priced listings from 547 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $106. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $56.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Malibu transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Chevy Malibu transmission control module replacement typically runs $205–$410 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $109, and independent-shop labor for transmission control module replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Chevy Malibu model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Chevy Malibu transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Malibu transmission control module fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 17 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.